Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan SX vs ACSL SOTEN
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan SX for survey mapping (onboard RTK and a mechanical shutter vs add-on RTK and a mechanical shutter), longer flight time (65 min vs 25 min), higher wind resistance (14 m/s vs 10 m/s) and higher top speed (20 m/s vs 15 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$21,450 vs N/A
- WeightN/A vs 1,720 g
- Max Flight Time65 min vs 25 min
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 15 m/s
- Wind Resistance14 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Megapixels61 MP vs 20 MP
- Sensor SizeFull Frame vs 1"
- RTKBuilt-in vs Add-on
- IP RatingIP54 vs IP43
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| Specification | Vision Aerial Vulcan SX | ACSL SOTEN |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Vision Aerial | ACSL |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2026 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | — |
| US Procurement | — | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | $21,450 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform | https://acsl-usa.com/product/ |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1,720 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | — | 2,000 g |
| Folded Dimensions | — | 363 × 162 × 144 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP43 |
| Operating Temperature | -9°C to 46°C | -20°C to 40°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 65 min | 25 min |
| Max Speed | 20 m/s | 15 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | — | 3 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | — | 2 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | — | 2,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 14 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Sony ILX-LR1 | Standard Camera |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 1" |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 20 MP |
| Focal Length | 35mm, 55mm | 28mm |
| Aperture | — | — |
| Zoom | 2x Clear Image Zoom | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | ISO 100-32000 | — |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s | — |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 9504x6336 | — |
| Image Formats | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps | 4K/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MOV |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Gremsy Pixy LR | Standard Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -120° to 40° | -115° to 45° |
| Pan Range | -320° to 320° | -85° to 85° |
| Roll Range | -40° to 40° | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | — | GPS, QZSS |
| Hover Accuracy | — | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.8m (GNSS) |
| RTK | Yes | Add-on |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | 1 cm + 1 ppm |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | 1 cm + 1 ppm |
| Recovery Mode | Return to Home | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward | Forward, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Radar | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink | ACSL proprietary radio |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | 4 km |
| Live View Quality | 720p/30fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps | — |
| Cellular | — | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Vision Aerial Flight Deck | — |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor | Waypoint, Area, Corridor |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | ✓ Yes |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Add-on | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | — | — |
| Data Encryption | — | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||